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PostgraduateCourse summary
Discover how to turn raw data into useful information which can tell us about how people work. You learn how to gain an understanding of society through carrying out case studies, surveys, and observational research. Our MA Sociological Research provides a strong foundation in doing empirical research, encompassing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. We offer you advanced study of research design and of specific research techniques and their evaluation. In the process you also acquire a critical appreciation of empirical research methodology. Graduates of this course will understand the connection between theory and empirical methodology, and be able to produce, evaluate and effectively communicate research findings. You explore topics including:
- Debates in contemporary social theory
- The theory and methods of qualitative interviewing
- Quantitative data analysis
- Sociological research design
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website: www.essex.ac.uk
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9660 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9660 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9660 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9660 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9660 | Year 1 |
| EU | £20700 | Year 1 |
| International | £20700 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £20700 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees displayed are for 2023-24 entry. Fees for part-time courses are calculated pro-rata to the relevant full-time fee.
Tuition fees may be subject to annual increases in each year of study in line with inflation.
Provider information
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ